Erectile Dysfunction, commonly known as impotency is sexual dysfunction. A male who faces this condition finds it difficult to get and keep an erection firm enough as that is required for healthy, satisfying sexual intercourse.

If left untreated, erectile dysfunction can damage the self-confidence of a person and result in permanent withdrawal from sexual activities.

However, having an erectile dysfunction once in a while is not necessarily a concern, but a frequent or consistent erectile dysfunction is a matter of concern and should be discussed with a health care provider.